Fishermen who saved an elephant calf from a river in India receive an award
Twenty-four people, including fishermen and forest staff, were honoured for rescuing a calf swept away by the Teesta River and returning it to its mother.
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WWF report highlights India as a model in the recovery of tigers, lions and dolphins
In a world where wildlife has declined sharply, India is singled out as a success story, with populations of several iconic species growing.
Artificial intelligence reveals thousands of hidden reactions in turning CO₂ into fuel
Indian scientists identified 9,389 chemical reactions on a copper catalyst and found an unexpected shortcut that could lead to better catalysts.
Chennai opens a new automated metro line with 11 stations
The first section of the Yellow Line links the western suburbs with the Indian city's centre and saw more than 25,000 journeys in its first five hours.
Indian mathematician Mahesh Kakde wins the Ramanujan Prize
The Indian Institute of Science professor has been honoured for his work in number theory, linked to one of Hilbert's famous problems.
Mumbai terminal becomes India’s first free of single-use plastic
The Jawahar Dweep oil terminal, on an island off Mumbai, has completely eliminated single-use plastics.
New tuberculosis cases fall 21% in India, almost twice the global average
The country with the world's largest number of TB patients has cut new cases and extended treatment to 92% of patients.
India creates its first 5.56-kilometre quantum link through the air
An Indian company and two public institutes exchanged quantum encryption keys through the atmosphere, without fibre-optic cables.
35 wetlands in northern India gain legal protection, to the benefit of the sarus crane
Ponds and marshes in eastern Uttar Pradesh, vital for villages and for the world's tallest flying bird, now have legal protection.
India ends the Asian Games with 85 medals and double golds in cricket, kabaddi and hockey
India finished fourth at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan with 21 gold medals, many of them won by women.
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